Potassium Hydroxide Solution, DILUT-IT

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

result in GHS classification: GHS classification of substance or mixture, and national or regional information:

Physical hazards

Corrosive to metals Category 1

Health hazards

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Unknown toxicity- Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 1 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust or mist 100 % Unknown toxicity- Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 1 %

Environmental hazards

Chronic hazards to the aquatic 1 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Prevention

Keep only in original container. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None known. result in GHS classification: 3. Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical